Friday, February 06, 2015

The Courtyard

Once again a series of photo edits since I am stuck indoors.  This is a photo of the courtyard of that Freer Gallery that I keep visiting this month.  I take photos of the architecture while I get inspired by the actual art inside.


It was a cold and rainy day and the doors to the interior courtyard were not open from the hallways of the gallery, so I took this misty and gloomy picture anyway through a rather muggy window.  When I got home I decided the photo needed some definition and contrast to catch the eye.


Then I decided that the photo needed more color and a warmer mood on such a cold day and changed to the photo below.


And at the very last I decided the photo needed to be more in the form of art due to its location.


Makes me wish I had followed those two art courses I took long ago and actually developed a real skill.
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16 comments:

  1. joeh2:30 PM

    When are you going to stop posting stupid photos?

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  2. joeh2:31 PM

    You know I'm kidding. Interesting how much you can play with and change a picture.

    I like the second one the best.

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  3. stephen Hayes3:25 PM

    I like seeing all of your interpretations, but I think I like the second image best.

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  4. Hattie4:24 PM

    I am hoping to get a better photo editor soon. Your revisions are very good.

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  5. Tabor6:05 PM

    Joeh, you know that I love you and your grumpiness.

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  6. Anvilcloud7:53 PM

    I like them all. I also am clueless at true art, but I derive satisfaction from editing photos to suit my vision.

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  7. Kay1:21 AM

    I love it! I love playing with PhotoShop. You did a great job with all the photos!

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  8. ellen abbott9:53 AM

    these are wonderful and you look pretty skillful to me.

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  9. Linda Kay10:01 AM

    Great set of photos. I also like architecture of interesting buildings.

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  10. Rain Trueax11:05 AM

    You do have a real skill which you have learned by experimenting. Did you try it as black and white?

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  11. colleen1:31 PM

    That is so lovely and really sets a mood. It's a breath of fresh air.

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  12. messymimi2:35 PM

    It takes skill to do this with photos, and it's not to late to take more classes if you want to.

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  13. deeps6:23 AM

    you think it s still too late?

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  14. Granny Annie7:17 AM

    Love the cobalt blue you brought out in the pots.

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  15. Tom7:48 PM

    How can I argue with Stephen -- he's an artist! But I like the last art photo the best.

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  16. Snaggle Tooth7:00 AM

    Your skill is all in the button pushing n deciding- Plus you have the ambition to experiment- that's the most important part of the art process!

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Take your time...take a deep breath...then hit me with your best shot.

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